Well by my count, the orc has taken 15 points of damage and is still standing, we may be in serious trouble at this point. Has the dog been hit at all? I think it took around 10 to kill the last one...
Well by my count, the orc has taken 15 points of damage and is still standing, we may be in serious trouble at this point. Has the dog been hit at all? I think it took around 10 to kill the last one...
The dog has taken 12 points of damage from Sandros. Both it and the orc look more than a little the worse for wear.
I placed a link to the hero point rules on the website.
So, whaddaya think - did we actually outlast the guy's rage, or is Tom just saving our collective bacon out of pity at our ludicrously bad dice luck? ;)
Nah, I know no mercy. ;)
By the way, WorsT, did you get my mail?
Nah, I know no mercy. ;)
Somehow, I believe that...
By the way, WorsT, did you get my mail?
Sure did, today as a matter of fact. Been busy trying to get things in order. I'll try to get that up this weekend. As far as I can tell the map we currently have is almost dead on, so I didn't think it a rush.
As far as I can tell the map we currently have is almost dead on, so I didn't think it a rush.
No rush at all. Just checking.
Did killing the orc really piss people off or is this just good RP? just asking.
It didn't piss me off. Proteus may be another matter. ;)
Certainly, he was likely an agent of evil, but Proteus has no evidence towards that fact. Had he just burnt down an orphanage, it would be different matter; as it was, he was only protecting his home from invaders.
It's all good, and I was unsure of how to react with the circumstances so Proteus let it slide unable to make a quick decision on the appropriate action rationalizing it as best he could. But, it did allow me to do some RPing the way it unfolded, so I guess it all worked out.
Did killing the orc really piss people off or is this just good RP? just asking.
I thought it was awesome. Heh.
The whole "are monsters evil?" discussion can and has brought many adventures to a standstill and we should be careful. Killing is a big part of D&D, and if we open a moral can of worms then there is no telling how it will end. I take the philosophy that unlike our real world where we have freee will, in the D&D world good and evil EXIST, and monster are just plain EVIL. Shrug. I see where Proteus is coming from, however I also see many potential dangers with EVERY single encounter if we have to ask questions first each time. "Excuse me liche, are you a good liche or a bad liche? Ahh my eyes!"
But thats just me...
I thought it was awesome. Heh.
The whole "are monsters evil?" discussion can and has brought many adventures to a standstill and we should be careful. Killing is a big part of D&D, and if we open a moral can of worms then there is no telling how it will end. I take the philosophy that unlike our real world where we have freee will, in the D&D world good and evil EXIST, and monster are just plain EVIL. Shrug. I see where Proteus is coming from, however I also see many potential dangers with EVERY single encounter if we have to ask questions first each time. "Excuse me liche, are you a good liche or a bad liche? Ahh my eyes!"
But thats just me...
Hopefully, this will come off as the friendly discussion with which it is intended.
Come on now... ...the lich argument is a little extreme. I don't intend to make this an argument on every encounter. In fact, Proteus was down with rat extermination, which the party overruled him on. It seems a bit ostentatious (which may be a trait of Grond) to be willing to impose death on that which we feel we can easily overcome and then desire diplomacy with monsters who appear of our league. In this case, however, the orc was no longer a threat and Rana made a decision for the group when there had already been discussion regarding how to deal with the situation.
If we are to make the argument that monsters are EVIL (remember I am old-school and grew up gaming in that manner), then it is hardly conceivable that a half-orc would be amongst the party members. In 1st and/or 2nd edition that was unheard of and a half-orc would have been killed on the spot. The changes incline me to think that there are more to "monsters" than meets the eye. I recognize the pitfalls of such an attitude, but have a hard time believing that a lawful good cleric devoted to knowledge, healing, and life would just kill a monster outright unless the creature was obviously evil or had performed some action that define it as such. If this opinion is flawed, then how can Proteus rationalize allowing the ogre to live when circumstances (read - his diety) brought him face to face with an ogre (who MUST be an agent of evil) and let him live, much less, heal him to save the party? Shouldn't Proteus have fought to defeat it despite the consequences (read - his, and others, certain death)?
Let's not make mountains out of mole-hills. We invaded the orc's home and we attacked the orc (actually his pet) first. Proteus did not make a huge deal about it. However, if we are to work together as a group, one person cannot make a habit of vigilante justice when there are other points of view to consider.
There is a high likelyhood that it could have bitten us in the tail had we set the orc free. But, I would like an opportunity for Proteus, who is not as experienced in adventuring in the D&D (or PFRPG) world as myself, to make that mistake and learn.
Just my 2 coppers.
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I'm always worried about the prisoner dilemma myself, but to be clear - I'm not at all angry at you, thalyn, but Sandros is furious at Rana. ;) This is, as far as I can tell, a straightforward application of our characters, and specifically the alignments we picked to represent them: Sandros, though cocky and more than happy to get into a fight, is fundamentally Good, and doesn't like killing people who aren't killing him. Moreover, he's overall more inclined to see orcs as "people" than "monsters," relative to the general population. Rana, however, is Neutral and a pragmatist: you kill enemies. That's how it works. So I think it's just the way it should be, and the conflicts that come out of that are completely organic and appropriate.
But Sandros may, at some point, make good on his whispered threat. So be warned. ;)
Hey WorsT as a 1E teeth-cutter myself, I know where you are coming from, and also I want to make sure we are just debating for the sheer joy of expressions of knowledge and intelligence! I don't intend on trying to change your viewpoints, just to understand them and shed some light on my own...
Growing up with Tolkein, in my mind orcs are evil. They were spawned from evil, by evil, and for evil. The first were made in mockery of the elves the dark lord despised, and also in the way of man with their rampant breeding. They are evil, pure and simple. And to let an orc live, even an unarmed vanquished orc, is to sign the death warrent of the next 'good' race it comes across. Same with the ogre. To me a lawful evil character would be bound to destroy evil. Not to succor or treat with it.
Ask yourself this: Would a paladin, epitome of LG, heal and save an ogres life? I can't see it happening, though I would love to hear a possibility, indeed in our encounter with the ogre, I think you showed a pretty strong understanding of your alignment. It seems to be a matter of "for the greater good" i.e. that for us to live an fight another day is worth sparing this cretin. At least he should have been incarcerated for his past crimes?! Who knows what murders he has, and will continue to commit if left free.
But this encounter is a bit more complex: why should a dog be slain remorselessly even after his master is vanquished? I guess because an orc is seen as ...hmm what is the word, sentient? While a dog is just an animal. So its slaughter is expected. The orc, though, what would happen if he were released? If he is innately evil, then more suffering: such is his nature, but if he were not automatically evil, what then? I guess at least he should pay for his past crimes, of which we cant prove, but know must exist, and the penalty for those marauding, raping, pillaging crimes? Surely it be death.
A party I once adventured with simply stripped and tied their enemies up and left them for fate to decide (although with a strong favor towards their demise!) Anyhow, it is an interesting discussion to have, but Im not judging, just curious!
Oh, I forgot to explain Grond's psyche, mebbe I will do it in character...
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Honestly, any paladin I would play, and probably any one at my table, who did what Rana did would probably lose his paladinhood for it. And yes, in my view of paladins, they could easily heal an ogre, though they would almost certainly attempt to extract some sort of oath from them in exchange ("I will accept your service in lieu of ransom," "You are bound and will remain so until I can determine a means for you to be tried under the local laws for your crimes," "You must confess your sins, repent them, and turn yourself toward the light," and so so, probably backed up by castings of zone of truth, discern lies and/or mark of justice), as well as strip them of their means to wreak more havoc to the best of the paladin's abilities.
In my view of D&D morality, which is indeed a mess, the only creatures that are "irredeemibly evil" are those who MM entries specify that their alignment is "always" evil. If they are listed as "often" or "usually" evil, then they have the chance to go another route, and some small number of them probably do so. Indeed, a LG orc should, in theory, be roughly as common as a LE elf - and I have seen more than a few of those in my time, both as PCs and NPCs. So, under those circumstances, offering the opponent mercy and a chance to turn down anotehr path is the Good thing to do. (Note: none of this matters to this campaign, because it's BT's show. I speak only for myself.) Now, Good =/= Stupid - offering mercy is not the same as setting yourself up for betrayal. Also, killing an enemy who is trying to kill you is pretty much going to be okay, particularly if you have already determined that said opponent pings! your detect evil. But running through an opponent who showed no particular evil, while that opponent was defenseless, without making an attempt to see if there was another choice? Yep. Violation of the Code, and pretty much an Evil act to boot.
Hey guys. I'm a bit drunk at the moment and tomorrow (technically today, since it's past midnight here) is my 40eth birthday, so I will probably not be posting a lot.
I don't know what to add about the question about alignment and what to do with vanquished foes, except to say that it is up to you to figure out and that I won't be penalizing you for any way you decide to take it (rewarding is another question - I hereby award one piety point each to Proteus and Sandros for the burial and one hero point to Grond for sheer angsty goodness (and getting the blunt end of the stick a lot). Royl and Rana will catch up, I'm sure.
I'll just stay quiet now for want of sense, but I'll get my random encounter dice warmed up. Just please be patient - there won't be much posting from me tomorrow. Fuzzy drunken warmness is saying that you're the greatest players ever, and I'm inclined to agree. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your latest posts.
On a slightly more serious note, I'm going to Rome on Monday with my parish and will be there for a week, so I'm afraid there will be spotty internet access. I'll try to post whenever I can, but basically there will be a week-long hiatus.
Whoa, this is long, so I spoiler'd it.
Hey WorsT as a 1E teeth-cutter myself, I know where you are coming from, and also I want to make sure we are just debating for the sheer joy of expressions of knowledge and intelligence! I don't intend on trying to change your viewpoints, just to understand them and shed some light on my own...
Then we are on the same page...
Growing up with Tolkein, in my mind orcs are evil. They were spawned from evil, by evil, and for evil. The first were made in mockery of the elves the dark lord despised, and also in the way of man with their rampant breeding. They are evil, pure and simple. And to let an orc live, even an unarmed vanquished orc, is to sign the death warrent of the next 'good' race it comes across. Same with the ogre. To me a lawful evil character would be bound to destroy evil. Not to succor or treat with it.
You have a valid point regarding the orcs of Tolkein. One which I cannot disagree with or find fault in your logic. Were this a Tokein orc the path would be a clear choice and Proteus would not be swayed. My argument will go a step further, though. While the orcs of 1e were certainly Tolkein-esque, in fact, directly modelled from those books, it is my opinion that (for better or worse) with each iteration of the game we hold dear, orcs have moved further and further away from that original model and become a race unto their own rather than an abomination of an elf. I think this theory is made more concrete in that we now see half-orcs as "accepted" members of society. In fact, in Ptolus (something I would highly recommend), there is even an orc who has been rehabilitated and is a cleric of a good god who ministers to the weak and inferm. This modernization of the game has lead me more and more to an understanding that orc is not always synonomous with evil.
Ask yourself this: Would a paladin, epitome of LG, heal and save an ogres life? I can't see it happening, though I would love to hear a possibility, indeed in our encounter with the ogre, I think you showed a pretty strong understanding of your alignment. It seems to be a matter of "for the greater good" i.e. that for us to live an fight another day is worth sparing this cretin. At least he should have been incarcerated for his past crimes?! Who knows what murders he has, and will continue to commit if left free.
First of all, I have always felt, rightly or wrongly, that a paladin has the "get out of jail free" card because; (1) he is an "authorized" judge, jury, and executioner, (2) he has been trained in a moral code and typically follows a diety who gives him some of that leeway, power, choose whatever word fits appropriately for you. On the other hand, I think it is a hard lesson learned when the paladin's sense of duty causes him to execute an innocent, a la John Coffey and "The Green Mile" who was convicted and executed primarily based on his appearance. I have always found it a far more interesting scenario to experience a paladin who is as focused on justice as much as good. Justice defined as administering reward or punishment; that which is deserved. While it is easy to rationalize the decision to kill the orc because he is an orc and must have done evil, it is far more interesting to work under the premise that death must be deserved so it is said paladin's job to find out what he has done to deserve death and then impart justice.
As far as the ogre goes, if one is to assume he is ogre therefore he his evil; I think you walk a fine line when assuming that your death or, the death of companions who have chosen to put their lives in jeapardy, is the greater good as opposed to vanquishing an obviously evil foe. Who is to say that one more blow wouldn't have felled the ogre? A blow that Proteus might have landed had he chosen that path. Proteus rationalizes it by choosing to believe that it is possible we have made an "ally," one that might choose the better path if but shown.
I have had others disagree with this viewpoint, but it is the one I hold, personally.
But this encounter is a bit more complex: why should a dog be slain remorselessly even after his master is vanquished? I guess because an orc is seen as ...hmm what is the word, sentient? While a dog is just an animal. So its slaughter is expected. The orc, though, what would happen if he were released? If he is innately evil, then more suffering: such is his nature, but if he were not automatically evil, what then? I guess at least he should pay for his past crimes, of which we cant prove, but know must exist, and the penalty for those marauding, raping, pillaging crimes? Surely it be death.
I agree the issue with slaying the dog can be more complex, but for me it is actually easier to justify. The dog has been trained to be vicious to all those but it's master. Probably without means of being rehabilitated. It is easy for Proteus to determine that, in the best interests of his cause (saving lives), that it is more reasonable to destroy the animal than any other option. On the other hand, the orc had not given us any reason to believe it to be evil. Other than being "uncivilized," Proteus failed to see fault in any of his actions. Again, had we found prisoners, the church of Pelor's stolen holy relic, or a crate marked with the sign of merchants, that would have changed the story completely. But, Proteus would have rather found those things first, rather than killing him and then feeling justified by finding the evidence after the deed was done. Ultimately, as it was, we basically killed a living, sentient creature (who may have been rehabilitated) because we entered his hearth and home for no reason. The sentence of death exacted by Rana was not justifiable.
As you will notice, Proteus approached Grond with no ill-will and without judgement. In spite of the fact that Grond was obviously uncomfortable being around "civilized" soceity. Proteus assumed that this discomfort was a result of human generalizations of orcs rather than speculating that Grond had been up to no good. In fact, Proteus later saw the care you took of Royl and assumed that there was good and decency beneath the "ugly" exterior.
A party I once adventured with simply stripped and tied their enemies up and left them for fate to decide (although with a strong favor towards their demise!) Anyhow, it is an interesting discussion to have, but Im not judging, just curious!
This, in my opinion, is just as bad as the actions that Rana committed because what is worse, killing them outright or leaving them to die? Arguments can be made on both sides of that coin. Proteus would have had problems with both and would most likely have chosen the course of action that Sandros suggested in the first place. Taking his implements that aided him in destruction and sending him on his way. That is not a perfect situation either and can end up costing members of the group, if not the whole group, their lives.
Congrats, man! Have another drink for me. We wish you well on your trip and hope for your safe return. We'll miss you while you're gone.
Did killing the orc really piss people off or is this just good RP? just asking.
Just RP here, as well. Royl assumes he was evil (her fire burned him, and she's beginning to suspect the truth of that evidence), but she thought that he would be a useful source of information -- and would be willing to barter his life for his knowledge, given the opportunity.
Since he's already dead, she regrets a lost opportunity, but that's really all.
Happy B-Day man! Hope you have a great time!
Hey guys. I'm a bit drunk at the moment and tomorrow (technically today, since it's past midnight here) is my 40eth birthday, so I will probably not be posting a lot.
I don't know what to add about the question about alignment and what to do with vanquished foes, except to say that it is up to you to figure out and that I won't be penalizing you for any way you decide to take it (rewarding is another question - I hereby award one piety point each to Proteus and Sandros for the burial and one hero point to Grond for sheer angsty goodness (and getting the blunt end of the stick a lot). Royl and Rana will catch up, I'm sure.
I'll just stay quiet now for want of sense, but I'll get my random encounter dice warmed up. Just please be patient - there won't be much posting from me tomorrow. Fuzzy drunken warmness is saying that you're the greatest players ever, and I'm inclined to agree. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your latest posts.
On a slightly more serious note, I'm going to Rome on Monday with my parish and will be there for a week, so I'm afraid there will be spotty internet access. I'll try to post whenever I can, but basically there will be a week-long hiatus.
I would also like to chip in a "Congratulations on the big 4-0".
I certainly think that Grond deserves the hero point for intentionally drawing away the bad guy from the fallen warriors, even though it was clear that he was hitting pretty hard.
Re: prisoners, I don't think I have anything to say that hasn't already been said -- I really have only played with one long-term group and we rarely stop hacking soon enough for prisoners to be an issue. When it is, they are often stripped of their gear and given a boot -- unless they show clear interest in being rehabilitated. We had a kobold foe that became a phenomenally popular on-again, off-again NPC -- and showed up after a few months' of game time with two levels of paladin!! (And saved our collective backsides, I might add!)
Enjoy your birthday, enjoy your trip, we'll be here waiting to hear any particulars you would like to share! I'd say drink one for me, but I'm hoping you'll remain sober enough to read those random encounter rolls...
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In case it needs mentioning (and in a completely different vein than the last few posts in this thread), Sandros isn't claiming the greataxe. He really doesn't want it. This is more about working out the psychological after-effects of Rana's action than anything else.
Okay, so not *completely* different.
I'd say drink one for me, but I'm hoping you'll remain sober enough to read those random encounter rolls...
Only if they are uneventful, otherwise, drink up me hearties...
I really need some loot, I don't even have enough money to buy an actual set of thieve's tools, I had to buy 'improvised' lol. Now that BT is all drunk we can talk bad abolut him, and I will start: He is a stingy mo-fo with the loot! (haha just kiddin)
Ya ok, Im off .
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First off congrats to BT on the big 4-0! Hope you had a great b-day!
Second, since I popped the top on this can of worms I should probably chime in with my thoughts on it. The reason I posed the questin in the first place was out of pure curiousity. This is a really, REALLY fun game to be a part of. I haven't had the chance to stretch the roleplaying muscles for a while and it feels good to get down and dirty and mix it up with some truly exceptional players. My hat is off to all of you. I'm still working the kinks out of Rana and trying to find his true character, if that makes any sense :). Thorak was easy, he was all piss and vinager and spoke(and acted!)without thinking. Rana is a little different. Shisumo is correct in saying he is pragmatic. In a way Rana is my way of saying the alignment system of D&D is antiquated at best. I've never really liked the alignment system. I personally don't see people and monsters in games as good and evil but neutral with tendacies toward one or the other. Saying someone or thing is EVIL isn't very realistic in today's modern gaming. Was the orc evil? Not from his perspective I'm sure. We invaded his home and he was defending it. Was Rana's act an evil act? A little trickier to be sure. I see Rana as the proverbial duck out of water. He is in a strange land trying to make a name for himself. That is another reason why I chose neutral as his alignment. In this part of the world he is new and unfamiliar with the laws and morals of this society. In his homeland he would be closer to lawful neutral and possibly even lawful good, upholding the laws and traditions of his people. It will be interseting to see if Rana can finally adjust to things in this strange new land :).
I am off to play Rise of the Runelords again tonight with my local group. I am so excited because they will finally be meeting Karzoug face to face. Since we have been playing this set of modules since the first one came out, I am stoked.
I am not sure how you adjudicate this, Black Tom, but all Proteus has left is one channel energy. If he will get his daily allotment back in the morning with this use counting towards his total, then he will use channel energy once someone gets injured, trying to keep the ghoul in range of the blast to take damage. If not, then we he will sit back and cast guidance on whoever is within range hoping for the best. Only using channel energy in an emergency.
Of course, this is assuming he wakes up. I have put my d20 posts on my character page.
Good luck!
I am not sure how you adjudicate this, Black Tom, but all Proteus has left is one channel energy. If he will get his daily allotment back in the morning with this use counting towards his total, then he will use channel energy once someone gets injured, trying to keep the ghoul in range of the blast to take damage. If not, then we he will sit back and cast guidance on whoever is within range hoping for the best. Only using channel energy in an emergency.
Proteus will get his daily allotment in the morning, minus this use if he decides to use it now.
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Shisumo:
I happened to notice that your are in a Trinity PbP adventure. What do you think of it? I haven't had a chance to read a lot of the posts yet but i plan on getting around to it. Trinity is one of my all time favorite games. I'm curious about what you think of the game, if you've played it and what you know of the genre?
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Shisumo:
** spoiler omitted **
Thalyn:
(Note to everybody else - nothing in these posts is really secret, it's just pretty off-topic for the game. Feel free to be nosy if you want.)
Where do you live Shisumo?
Me, I recently (3 mo. ago) started up a group with some friends, and it has been great. I haven't played tabletop since high-school (15 yrs ago) so it is a totally different experience, especially since there are some girls in the group, and some of the people have little or no d&d experience - its actually refreshing. Everything is new again. It is much more social and less "guys only" and I am even slowly introducing some role-playin into it, what with mysteries, and NPC encounters etc. I hope you can get in a live game sometime.
On the other hand, these PBPs are really fun. I love the detail a preson can get into, of course I have a tendency to write too much, which I cant do live, so I like the difference between the two types of play. Now if only I could get into a computer RPG I would have all the bases covered, but sadly I have pretty much hated all of them so far. D&D Tactics for my PSP was ok, but I grew bored of it very quickly.
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Well, I was talking specifically about a Trinity game. I run a weekly D&D game (we're doing RotRL, but I think we're gonna wrap up after Fortress of the Stone Giants, because the second half of the campaign is really just one VERY LONG dungeon crawl, and I'm getting a bit burnt out), plus I play L5R as part of the Heroes of Rokugan living campaign. So face to face gaming isn't the issue - finding people who want to play in a psionic space opera is. My wife would go for it - she's pretty much willing to try anything I'm willing to run - but I haven't had much luck elsewhere.
I'm in the Kansas City area, for the record.
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So face to face gaming isn't the issue - finding people who want to play in a psionic space opera is.
Very true! I keep trying to get my normal gaming group to play but the interest just isn't there. I did have the chance to play a tabletop game with one of the writers a few years back. It was at a local Convention and it was a lot of fun. It's too bad there isn't more interest in the game.
As for myself I live near San Francisco.
Im in Kansas City! Gladstone specifically. Wow too cool. Ya we only play dnd, in fact we play 3.0 instead of even 3.5 since that's the books everyone has, and because we are not TOO uptight about the rules, heh.
Psionic space opera, that sounds... different. My players just dinged to 3rd level last friday night. It is getting really exciting, and Im about to give them a BIG lesson in trap finding (pulling out Tomb of Horrors to inspire me for the mausoleum they are going to enter next Friday.)
Im running a campaign where the material world is erupting into open battle between Orcus and his undead army vs. Demogorgon and his underdark worshippers.
I guess I will chime in. I've been in a very regular tabletop group since re-discovering D&D about eight years ago. I was briefly introduced to 1st Ed back in the day, but there was no one around to play, so it faded from view. I completely missed AD&D (2nd ed)
I'm loving the PbP, partly because the tabletop can't always meet and I get my fix here and partly because of the detail/dialogue possible in this format. I should add - if I'm too long-winded in my IC tales, let me know. I can take it. ;-)
As for location, I'm also in the Midwest US.
I s'pose I'll get in on this. I currently have a d&d group that gets together weekly. We just finished up Rise of the Runelords, which I have made known and now are getting ready to start a 4e game. Fortunately, I will not be the DM as someone else has taken up that mantle. I'm fortunate enough that my fiance' plays in the group, so time isn't an issue.
I currently live in Florida, a couple of hours east of Tampa. It's a nice quiet town where nothing really happens.
I s'pose I'll get in on this. I currently have a d&d group that gets together weekly. We just finished up Rise of the Runelords, which I have made known and now are getting ready to start a 4e game. Fortunately, I will not be the DM as someone else has taken up that mantle. I'm fortunate enough that my fiance' plays in the group, so time isn't an issue.
I currently live in Florida, a couple of hours east of Tampa. It's a nice quiet town where nothing really happens.
Sounds nice - hope Fay wasn't too rough on y'all.
Sounds nice - hope Fay wasn't too rough on y'all.
Nope, just some rain. Fortunately not enough to drown us like the east coast.
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I'm headed to Atlanta for Dragon*Con the day after tomorrow, and I'm sort of hoping that "just rain" is all I run into on the way (I'm driving down with my wfie and a couple friends).
Gonna get me some Pathfinder Society modules, though, I hope!
Am now at Dragon*Con, and will likely be posting little or not at all for the next few days. I'll catch you all again Monday night!
Sorry AinvarG for not having posted a reply yet. RL getting in the way again but I should be able to get caught up tomorrow. I also have a local Con this weekend so posting will be spotty until Monday.
No worries here. This has been a good week for a break, actually. I just completed our little "in-between" game at table, so now I can be a player for a while instead of the DM. I like running the show, but don't have time to do it properly, you know? But the regular DM needed a break from running STAP, and I had a mod I wanted to try. And never mind RL conflicts -- good week for a break.
For the curious, we used the PRPG rules in Sons of Gruumsh. I think it worked pretty well. Gave me a lot of opportunity to look at the rules, for certain. I'm for using them going forward, but I don't know if we will change the STAP characters in mid-stream. Probably not, I'm guessing because the DM has less time than I do, generally. We'll see.
As for the BUMP in the thread, that was just because I wanted to see our thread at the top, not because I thought anyone was slacking. Until the DM gets back, it's not like we're going to accomplish much, right? I just like seeing our thread at the top -- but I realized it was unnecessary and have refrained from further "bumpage."
Hope you guys are enjoying your respective Cons or whatever joys the (U.S.) holiday brings you!
Back from Rome. Will spare you the details, but it's been great. The game is on.
Game on!
I'm not sure if anyone is waiting on me to respond. I have not done so, because, technically, Proteus is still asleep. However, I'm not sure we should respond to the message at all and let the imaginations run wild of those attempting to contact us. But, I'll leave it up to those awake.
I would like to get this thing going, though, so we can level soon.
I think we are all waiting for Black Tom to "fire it back up" so to speak, but I'm guessing it is taking awhile to get things back in order. Hopefully soon though!
I'm inclined to at least wait until the other awaken - on their own - before trying to respond.